Lee County property record for 1526 Ave E, Fort Madison, IA 52627
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (20,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $840 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 02-47-15-04-379-0020 |
| Primary APN | 02-47-15-04-379-0020 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,128 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,000 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 552 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1526 AVENUE E |
|---|---|
| City | FORT MADISON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52627-2637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | #1946 1526 AVE L SW ADD BLK 1 LOTS 3,4 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 490200 |
1526 Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Lee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2779 251ST AVE, MONTROSE, IA 52639-9713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1526 Ave E was $840 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lee County |
| Municipality | Fort Madison City |
| Unified School District | Fort Madison Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $840.00 | $54,490 (-) Land $7,770 Building $46,720 | $54,490 (-) Land $7,770 Building $46,720 |
| 2025 | $840.00 (-1.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $54,490 Land $7,770 Building $46,720 | $54,490 Land $7,770 Building $46,720 |
| 2024 | $850.00 | ||
| 2023 | $52,500 Land $7,770 Building $44,730 | $52,500 Land $7,770 Building $44,730 | |
| 2022 | $852.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1526 Ave E in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 21, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1526 Ave E has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ImOn Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, Danville Mutual Telephone Company.
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